LOWER TOWNSHIP, Oct. 2, 2026 — Edward McVey, 19, of Erma has been charged after a fatal crash on Route 9 in the Erma section of Lower Township on Thursday, Oct. 1, according to Cape May County Prosecutor Jeffrey H. Sutherland and Lower Township Police Chief Donald Vanaman Jr.
Police say McVey's vehicle struck another vehicle with two people inside. A 56-year-old man was killed and a 36-year-old man was seriously injured.
McVey is charged with second-degree vehicular homicide (DUI), third-degree assault by auto (DUI) and fourth-degree assault by auto (handheld device). He is being held in the Cape May County Correctional Facility pending court proceedings.
Anyone with information can leave an anonymous tip at cmcpo.tips or call the Prosecutor's Office at 609-465-1135.
Charges are allegations. The defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
Source: Cape May County Prosecutor's Office.